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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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